معرفی
Mark Usher is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Geography at the University of Manchester. He holds a PhD in Human Geography from the University of Manchester (2015) and previously earned an MSc in Environmental Politics and Policy (Leeds) and a BA in Sociology (Sheffield). His research focuses on urban ecological management, green infrastructure governance, and the socio-political impacts of environmental technologies. He has led projects like the Simon Research Fellowship-funded 'Governing Green Infrastructure' (2018–2021), exploring how green infrastructure reshapes urban governance in Manchester.
Research Interests
Usher's work intersects environmental, political, and urban geography, examining how infrastructure and planning reshape social relations. Key themes include state formation via water systems (e.g., Singapore’s hydraulic state), the material politics of infrastructure, and the boundary between public and private spheres. His 2023 book chapter on 'Making shit social' critiques sewer infrastructure as a site of citizenship.
Awards & Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
- Member, American Association of Geographers
Teaching & Grants
- Convened courses on environmental governance and political ecology
- Recipient of £180k Simon Fellowship (2018–2021)
- ESRC-funded PhD research (2010–2015) on Singapore’s water infrastructure
Labs & Collaborations Affiliated with Manchester’s Sustainable Futures Beacon and Urban Institute, advancing interdisciplinary urban sustainability research. Active in global networks analyzing water governance and green technologies.
